March 2004 • Northport-East Northport Public Library • March 2004
From the
Board of
Trustees
Sun.
Each April, the Library Board
of Trustees calls on the community
to vote on the annual operating
budget for the next fiscal year and
to elect a trustee. This year one trustee will
be elected whose term will commence on July 1,
2004.
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*Songs & Stories (EN) 10 am & 11 am
*Tales for Two (EN) 1:30 pm
*Fours and More (N) 1:30 pm
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Vote — Tuesday, April 20, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
at East Northport & Northport Library
If you have not voted within four years in a
general, school, or library election, re-registration is
required.
Registration may be made in person prior to
April 14 at the following location: the offices of the
School District Clerk, 158 Laurel Avenue, Northport,
Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
any day that school is in session.
You may register prior to April 9 at the Suffolk
County Board of Elections, Yaphank Ave., Yaphank,
Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
You may register by mail using application forms
available in both Library buildings. Applications must
be received at the Suffolk County Board of Elections
no later than April 9, 2004.
Absentee Applications — Applications for absentee
ballots are available in both Library buildings.
EXHIBITS
32nd Annual Art Exhibit
by the Students of the
Northport-East Northport
School District
March-April, 2004
Pick up an exhibit schedule
at the Library.
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*On My Own
(N) 9:30 am & 10:30 am
*Songs & Stories (EN) 10 am & 11 am
*Tales for Two (EN) 1:30 pm
See April newsletter for information
on where you should vote.
Who Can Vote — Anyone who is
1. at least 18 years of age;
2. a citizen of the United States;
3. a resident of the Northport-East Northport
School District for at least 30 days;
4. registered to vote.
Registration begins at Northport
for 55/Alive on 3/15
Registration begins at East Northport for
Microsoft Excel for Beginners on 3/9
Applications available for
Defensive Driving on 3/15 & 3/22
*On My Own (N) 9:30 & 10:30 am
You Should Know These
Important Voting Facts:
Public Information Meeting —
Monday, March 29, 7:00 p.m.
Northport Library Building
Monday
*Fours and More (N) 1:30 pm
Tuesday
Wednesday
Registration begins East
Northport for “Out of the Dust”
Book Discussion on 3/18
Registration begins at Northport for Irish
Cuisine on 3/16
*Fours and More (EN) 9:30 & 10:30 am
*Support Group for Siblings (EN) 3:30 pm
Tickets available for Sister Act
on 3/21 and “Dancing at Lughnasa” on 3/26
Blood Pressure Check
(N) 9:30-10:30 am & (EN) 11 am-12 noon
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*Book & Sandwich (W)rap (N) 7 pm
*Sunday Family Special:
The Magic
of Amore
(N) 2 pm
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*55/Alive Mature Driver Program
(N) 9:30 am
*Sister Act
(N) 2 pm
*The Petri
School
Irish
Step Dancers
(N) 2 pm
*On My Own (EN) 1:30 pm
*Book & Sandwich (W)rap (EN) 1 pm
*Story Parade (N) 4 pm
*Story Parade (EN) 4 pm
Internet User Group (N) 7:30 pm
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*Fours and More (EN) 9:30 & 10:30 am
*Laptime (EN) 9:30 am
AARP Tax-Aid (EN) 9 am-1 pm
*Taproot Workshop (EN) 1 pm
*Tales for Two (N) 9:30 am & 10:30 am
Pajama Storytime (EN) 7 pm
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*Fours and More
(EN) 9:30 & 10:30 am
*Support Group for Siblings (EN) 3:30 pm
Friends of the Library (EN) 7:30 pm
*On My Own (EN) 1:30 pm
*Story Parade (N) 4 pm
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*Laptime (EN) 9:30 am
*Tales for Two (N) 9:30 am & 10:30 am
*On My Own (EN) 1:30 pm
*Story Parade (N) 4 pm
*Defensive Driving (EN) 7 pm
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*Fours and More
(EN) 9:30 & 10:30 am
Registration begins at Northport
for Long Island’s Seashore on 4/7
*Taproot Workshop (EN) 1 pm
*Laptime (EN) 9:30 am
*Support Group for Siblings
(EN) 3:30 pm
*Tales for Two (N) 9:30 am & 10:30 am
*On My Own (EN) 1:30 pm
*Defensive Driving (EN) 7 pm
*Microsoft Excel —Intermediate
(EN) 7 pm
Internet Basics (N) 7:30 pm
*Your True Colors (N) 7:30 pm
Photoshop Basics (EN) 7 pm
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*On My Own
(N) 9:30 & 10:30 am
*Computer Kindergarten (N) 10 am
*Fours and More (EN) 9:30 & 10:30 am
*Songs & Stories (EN) 10 am & 11 am
*Taproot Workshop (EN) 1 pm
*Tales for Two (EN) 1:30 pm
*Fours and More (N) 1:30 pm
Public Information Meeting (N) 7pm
N = Northport Library
EN = East Northport Library
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*Support Group for Siblings
(EN) 3:30 pm
Current Events in Perspective
(N) 7:30 pm
Italic type indicates Children’s Programs.
*Teen Volunteer Opportunity:
Visit to Atria Assisted Living
(Atria) 6:30 pm
*On My Own (EN) 9:30 am & 10:30 am
*Parent/Child Workshop
(N) 9:30 am & 10:45 am
*Story Parade (N) 4 pm
AARP Tax-Aid (N) 9 am-1 pm
*Fours and More (N) 9:30 am
Fireside Friday: The Rat Pack
Remembered (EN) 7:30 pm
Registration begins at Northport
for Babysitting Workshop on 4/8
AARP Tax-Aid (EN) 9 am-1 pm
*On My Own (EN) 9:30 am & 10:30 am
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*Book-a-Trip to Rockefeller Center departs 7:30 am
AARP Tax-Aid (EN) 9 am-1 pm
*On My Own (EN) 9:30 am & 10:30 am
*Parent/Child Wksp. (N) 9:30 & 10:45 am
*Story Parade (EN) 4 pm
*Through the Eyes of an Adolescent
(N) 7 pm
*Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down Teen Book
Reviewers Club (EN) 7 pm
The Secrets of Hypnosis (EN) 7:30 pm
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AARP Tax-Aid (N) 9 am-1 pm
HIICAP (N) 9:15 am-12:15 pm by appt.
*Fours and More (N) 9:30 am
*Fours and More (EN) 1:30 pm
*Tales for Two (N) 9:30 am & 10:30 am
*On My Own (EN) 1:30 pm
*SAT Review Class (N&EN) 6:15 pm
*Pre-registration or tickets required for this program. Occupancy of our meeting room is
limited. Enrollment in our programs is limited, with preference given to library card holders. Tickets limited to 2 per patron on the first day of registration.
September ’04
5th
October ’04
Lauren Stiene
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May ’04
Corinne Zmoos
5th
November ’04
*55/Alive Mature Driver Program
(EN) 9:30 am
Kellyann Walley
5th
June ’04
Olivia Lozada
4th
December ’04
*Music for Little Ones
(N) 10 am & 11 am
James Macdonald
1st
July ’04
Jack Hutton
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January ’05
Caitlin Walley
2nd
August ’04
Torey Kouril
1st
February ’05
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Registration begins at Northport
for 55/Alive on 4/5
Talent and inspiration were evident in all 141 entries, making our judges’ job extremely difficult! All of
the contest entries will be displayed in the Children’s Room at the East Northport Library. The winners and
their families are invited to a reception on Thursday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m., at the East Northport Library.
Congratulations to everyone!
*Music for Little Ones
(N) 10 am & 11 am
Northport-East Northport Public Library
AARP Tax-Aid (N) 9 am-1 pm
Ticket sale begins 10 am at Northport
for Book-A-Trip to Kykuit on 5/20
*Music for Little Ones
(N) 10 am & 11 am
VOICES presents “Dancing at Lughnasa”
(N) 7:30 pm
Friday Movies for Adults
(N) Friday, March 5, 1:30 p.m.
Jamie Lee Curtis stars in
this comedy about a mother and
daughter who magically switch
bodies. Rated PG. 157 min.
2nd
Marisa Chiovarelli
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“Freaky Friday”
Sam Kerman
April ’04
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*Fours and More (EN) 1:30 pm
March ’04
2nd
151 Laurel Avenue
Northport, NY 11768
(631) 261-6930
Pajama Storytime (N) 7 pm
Registration begins at East Northport for Open for Discussion on
4/28
Registration begins at Northport for
Story Parade
Alexandra DeMarfio 2nd
Movie: Stolen Summer (N) 1:30 pm
*Fours and More (N) 9:30 am
Grade Bookmark
Jack Thomas
*Novel Ideas (N) 1 pm
Design a Bookmark Reception
(EN) 7:30 pm
*Parent/Child Wksp. (N) 9:30 & 10:45 am
Library Board of Trustees Meeting (N)
*Story Parade (EN) 4 pm
*Teen Book Discussion: (EN) 4:30 pm
*Through the Eyes of an Adolescent (N) 7 pm
*Teen Volunteer Opportunity:
3-D Puzzle Building (EN) 7:30 pm
Tickets available for “What’s All
That Jazz About?” on 4/2
Registration begins at Northport for Computer Kindergarten on 3/29
*Fours and More (EN) 1:30 pm
The Northport-East Northport Public Library is happy to announce the winners of our
8th Annual Design A Bookmark Contest. The winning designs will be reproduced in the Library
newsletter and in the Children’s Room each month throughout the year.
Grade Bookmark
*Parent/Child Workshop
(EN) 9:30 am & 10:45 am
*Story Parade (EN) 4 pm
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*Irish Cuisine with Chef Charlie
(N) 7:30 pm
*Tales for Two (EN) 1:30 pm
*55/Alive Mature Driver Program
(EN) 9:30 am
Stop by the Library
and pick up March ’s
bookmark by Alexandra DeMarfio. A
reading list, compiled
by our Children’s
Librarians, is on the
back.
Congratulations!
Tickets available for the Petri
School Irish Step Dancers on 3/28
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*Tales for Two (EN) 1:30 pm
*Fours and More (N) 1:30 pm
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*Tales for Two (N) 9:30 am & 10:30 am
*Parent/Child Workshop
(N) 9:30 am & 10:45 am
Registration begins at
East Northport for Computer
Second Grade on 3/16
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*Songs & Stories (EN) 10 am & 11 am
*Songs & Stories (EN) 10 am & 11 am
*On My Own (EN) 9:30 am & 10:30 am
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*Taproot Workshop (EN) 1 pm
*On My Own (N) 9:30 & 10:30 am
AARP Tax-Aid (EN) 9 am-1 pm
Registration begins at East Northport for Teen 3-D Puzzle Building,
Book Reviewers Club, and SAT
Review Class
AARP Tax-Aid (N) 9 am-1 pm
*Fours and More (N) 9:30 am
*Parent/Child Wksp. (EN) 9:30 & 10:45 am
*Fours and More (EN) 1:30 pm
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Teen Chess Club (EN) 7:30 pm
*Computer Second Grade (EN) 10 am
*Novel Ideas (N) 7 pm
Registration begins at Northport for
Through the Eyes of an Adolescent
Design
A Bookmark
Contest
Saturday
*Music for Little Ones
(N) 10 am & 11 am
*On My Own (N) 9:30 & 10:30 am
*Fours and More (N) 1:30 pm
*Laptime (EN) 9:30 am
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Friday
Movie: Freaky Friday (N) 1:30 pm
*Plaza Theatrical presents “Camelot”
(N) 7:30 pm
*Seussentennial
Read-a-Thon
(N) 7 pm
*Microsoft Excel for Beginners
(EN) 7 pm
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Thursday
The Bookmark Spot
“Stolen Summer”
(N) Friday, March 19, 1:30 p.m.
Two boys—one Catholic and
one Jewish—try to figure out how
they can guarantee they will go to
heaven. Rated PG. 93 min.
The Northport-East Northport Public Library encourages all patrons to participate in
programs and activities. If you require any special accommodations because of a disability,
please let us know.
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A Monthly Guide to Your Library, Its Programs & Services
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LIBRARY
March 2004
Happy 1 00th Birthday,
Dr. Seuss!
Come,
come,
come
celebrate
with us . . .
whether by
train or
boat or bus!
Seussentennial
Read-a-Thon
MARCH 2004
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Preserve a forest . . .
borrow from your library.
PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
Tuesday,
March 2,
7 p.m. ,
at the
Northport
Library
“Sister Act”
The Petri School Irish Step Dancers
(N) Sunday, March 21, 2:
00 p.m.
Who could ever forget the Andrews Sisters’
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy?
When was the last time you
enjoyed the unforgettable
sounds of Patsy Cline, Janis
Joplin, or Judy Garland?
Join “Sister Act” performers Andrea and Celeste
for an incredible, multi-media tribute to the most popular female vocalists of
the past century. From Dolly Parton and Billie Holiday
to Barbra Streisand and Aretha Franklin, “Sister Act”
bridges the legendary female vocalists of yesterday
to the familiar voices we know and love today. Free
tickets are available March 3 at either library.
(N) Sunday, March 28, 2:00 p.m.
The Library is pleased to welcome back performers from the nationally renowned Petri
School of Irish Dancing. Dancers from
the school have performed on The Rosie
O’Donnell Show, The Early Show, ABC
News, at Carnegie Hall, and at many
other venues in the tri-state area. Free
tickets for this performance are available March 6 at both libraries.
Irish Cuisine with Chef Charlie
(N) Tuesday, March 16, 7:30 p.m.
You don’t need the luck of the Irish to attend
Chef Charlie’s new cooking class. There will be no
green beer, but corned beef will be on the menu and
you’ll learn some tricks of the trade and sample
some delicious Irish fare. Registration, which is
limited, begins March 2 at the Northport Library.
VOICES presents
“Dancing at Lughnasa”
The Secrets of Hypnosis
(N) Friday, March 26, 7:30 p.m.
Irish dramatist Brian Friel’s Tony award-winning
play tells the story of five unmarried sisters in rural
1930’s Ireland. The women, although different in temperament and capability, become each other’s support
system. VOICES is an ensemble of actors, directors,
and writers who use simple staging inspired by classic
radio dramas to produce a moving theatrical effect.
Free tickets are available March 3 at the Northport
Library.
(EN) Thursday, March 25, 7:30 p.m.
Mention hypnosis and many people think of a watch
swinging back and forth in front of someone’s eyes. But
this simple image does not begin to explain the various
uses of hypnosis and how it may help people with many
concerns including weight loss, sports performance,
and stress reduction. Clinical hypnotherapist James
Lazzarini will provide an educational and entertaining
look at this amazing phenomenon. All are welcome.
Health Insurance Information,
Counseling & Assistance Program
(N) Friday, March 19, 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. by appt.
HIICAP-trained counselors answer questions
about Medicare, supplementary insurance, and HMOs designed for Medicare recipients. Call 261-6930 to make
an appointment.
Book-A-Trip:
Kykuit
Thursday, May 20, 2004
Departure: 7:30 a.m. from the Laurel Ave. School
parking lot (across from Northport Library)
Return: 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $72 per person (checks only; payable to
Northport-East Northport Public Library;
non-refundable)
Itinerary: Tour Kykuit, one of the finest Beaux
Arts houses in the nation and the home to four
generations of the Rockefeller family. Lunch at
the Chart House overlooking the Hudson River.
Ticket sale: Saturday, March 27, 10:00 a.m.
at Northport Library. Ticket limit: 2 per
library patron on the first day of sale. Library
card required for registration.
Novel Ideas
(N) Friday, March 12, 1:00 p.m.
(N) Monday, March 15, 7:00 p.m.
This month we discuss Big If
by Mark Costello. Please pick up your
copy of the book at the Northport Library
Circulation Desk.
Book & Sandwich (W)rap
(N) Tuesday, March 2, 7:00 p.m.
(EN) Thursday, March 4, 1:00 p.m.
Join us as we take a look at stories from The Collected
Stories by Clare Boylan. Pick up a copy of the stories at
the Circulation Desk at either library building.
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FOR ADULTS
FOR ADULTS
FOR ADULTS
FIRESIDE FRIDAY
The Rat Pack
Remembered
Plaza Theatrical presents “Camelot”
(N) Friday, March 5, 7:30 p.m.
The legendary characters King Arthur, Sir Lancelot,
and Gwynevere spring to life in this award-winning
musical presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions.
The fabulous score includes “If Ever I Should Leave You,”
“How to Handle a Woman,” and of course, “Camelot.”
Tickets are available now at both libraries.
Part I: (EN) Tuesday, March 9,
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Part II: (EN) Tuesday, March 23,
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Register March 1 at the East Northport Library.
In this two-part, hands-on workshop you
will learn the basics of the world’s most popular
spreadsheet program. Topics will include creating,
editing, and formatting worksheets, formulas, and
more. For intermediate computer users. There is a
$10 materials fee, payable at registration.
“What’s All That Jazz About?”
Computer Second Grade for Adults
(N) Tuesday, April 13, 7:30 p.m.
This April our Library will be joining public
libraries throughout Long Island to read and discuss
Snow in August by Pete Hamill. Set in Brooklyn in
1947, this is the evocative and magical story of Michael
Devlin, an 11-year-old Irish boy who befriends a recently
emigrated Orthodox rabbi.
Join Donna Diamond on April 13 for a discussion
of Snow in August. Please pick up a copy of the book at
the Northport Library.
(EN) Tuesday, March 16, 10:00 a.m.-12 noon
Register March 6 at East Northport Library.
In this follow-up to Computer First Grade, you
will be introduced to spreadsheets and how to create
a workbook, input and edit data, use formulas and
functions, and work with columns and rows. There
is a $5 materials fee, payable at registration.
Current Events in Perspective
Photoshop Basics
(N) Tuesday, March 30, 7:30 p.m.
Michael D’Innocenzo joins us to explore significant
developments both nationally and internationally.
Mr. D’Innocenzo is a professor of history at Hofstra
University and holds the title of The Harry H. Wachtel
Distinguished Teaching Professor for the Study of Nonviolent Social Change. All are welcome.
Tracing Our
Library’s History
Coming next month:
Microsoft Excel
(EN) Friday, March 12, 7:30 p.m.
Presenting . . . Dean Martin,
Sammy Davis, Jr., and Frank Sinatra!
Entertainer Scott Saperstein sings hit songs like “Strangers in the Night,” “Summer Wind,” “Amore,” and many
more. Mr. Saper-stein has appeared on many New York
club stages.
He is currently artistic director of the Town of Islip’s Synergy Ensemble Theatre. All are welcome.
FOR CHILDREN
(N) Friday, April 2, 7:30 p.m.
Have you ever listened to jazz musicians perform
and wished that you could follow along? Jazz saxophonist Shenole Latimer and his trio will bring us an
evening of live performance, recorded samples from
jazz icons, and discussion. The audience will leave with
a new appreciation of this unique American art form.
Free tickets are available March 13 at both libraries.
Long Island Reads “Snow in August”
(EN) Wednesday, March 24, 7:00 p.m.
In this introductory demonstration, a Computer
Librarian will explore the basics of Adobe Photoshop. Screen navigation, cropping, silhouetting,
color correction, and saving images for the web
will be covered. All are welcome.
FOR TEENS
Teen Volunteer Opportunities:
Visit to Atria Assisted Living Facility
Computer Kindergarten for Adults
(N) Monday, March 29, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Register March 13 at Northport Library.
This hands-on workshop for first-time computer
users covers the basics of using the mouse and the
Windows desktop, opening programs, and saving a
file. A $5 materials fee is payable at registration.
Your True Colors
(N) Tuesday, March 23, 7:30 p.m.
Certified beauty and image consultant
Rebecca Kopcienski will explain the difference
between cool and warm colors and offer techniques
to make the most of your dollar when you are
shopping for makeup and clothes. Please call the
Library to register.
Introduction to Microsoft Word
Defensive Driving
(EN) Mondays, March 15 & 22, 7:00-10:00 p.m. Fee: $35
Applications for this six-hour course are available
now at either library.
55/Alive Driver Program
(N) Thursday, April 1, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
In this introductory workshop Computer Librarians will demonstrate the fundamental concepts of word processing using Microsoft Word.
Basic screen navigation, creating and saving a file,
editing an existing file, and formatting text will be
covered.
All are welcome.
Tax-Aid for Seniors
(N) Monday, March 15, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Register March 1 at Northport Library.
(N) Monday, April 5, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Register March 20 at Northport Library.
AARP’s Mature Driver Program is open to Library
card holders who are 50 years of age or older. There is
a $10 fee payable to AARP by check or money order.
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(EN) Thursdays, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Tax
(N) Fridays, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
AARP counselors, trained by the
Time!
IRS, will be available at both libraries
through April 15. No registration is necessary. Assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Carnegie Library, 1914-1915
With Carnegie and community support in place
and library assets transferred from the Literary
Union, the Northport Public Library received its
charter from the state in June 1914. Construction
started on the new library building on the corner
of Main Street and Woodside Avenue the following
October. Harry E. Donnell, a well-known New York
City architect, designed the tapestry brick building.
Mr. Donnell was related to the Delamater family,
whose estate covered most of Eaton’s Neck at the
time. Vail and Call, a local firm, was the builder.
On December 13, 1915, the library celebrated
its formal opening with an evening of music and
speeches. A Brooklyn Eagle article described the
building’s interior: “The north end is arranged for a
children’s room while the other end is for adults.
At each end tables of proper size to meet the requirements have been placed, and an electric light
plug has been so arranged in each that reading
lamps can be utilized. Passing down the stairway,
the visitor enters a spacious lecture hall in the basement, with a raised platform at the north end.”
Thursday, March 11, 6:30-7:30 pm
Registration for this program began last month.
Please call the Library to see if there are openings.
Annual Teen Drawing Contest for
The Teen Center Banner
3-D Puzzle Building for Library Display
Have one of your own drawings become part of a
2' x 12' banner to be displayed in the Teen Centers at
both libraries! Entries must be submitted on 81/2 x 11
inch paper and be hand-drawn in color. The drawing
should reflect a favorite hobby or interest. Ten winners will be chosen and the drawings will be digitally
enlarged to create the banner. Winners’ names will
be announced at the end of May and published in the
June newsletter. The banner will be displayed in the
Teen Centers beginning in June. Submit your entry at
the Reference Desk in either building between March 1
and April 13. Open to all students in grades 6-12.
(EN) Thursday, March 18, 7:30-8:45 pm
Earn volunteer credit by helping to construct a
3-D puzzle for an upcoming Library display. Registration begins March 5 at the East Northport Library.
Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down
Book Reviewers Club
(EN) Thursday, March 25, 7:00-8:00 pm
Chat with other teens about the books
you’ve been reading. Obtain book review forms that
you may submit to earn volunteer credit. This club
meets monthly; new members are always welcome.
Registration begins March 5 at the East Northport
Library.
Chess Club
(EN) Thursday, March 4, 7:30-8:45 pm
Join resident chess expert David Leone and fellow
teen chess players to refine your chess game. This
club meets monthly and is open to all teens in grades
5 and up. New members are always welcome.
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Teen programs are open to all students in grades 6-12.
Registration takes place at the Circulation Desk.
If you have any questions regarding programs for
teens, please call Mrs. Kindler, Librarian for Teens.
Long Island’s Seashore
(N) Wednesday, April 7,
10:00 a.m. Grades K-3
Join educators from the
Museum of Long Island Natural Sciences as they explore the ways
in which sea creatures have
adapted to the variety of conditions
that exist on Long Island’s north and south shores. Registration begins March 24 at the Northport Library.
Open for Discussion:
Parent/Child Book Discussion
Grades 4-6 with parent
(EN) Wednesday, April 28, 7:30 p.m.
Children’s Librarian Lisa Herskowitz will lead
children and their parents in a discussion of the historical novel A Long Way from Chicago by Newbery
Award-winning author Richard Peck. City slickers Joey
and his sister Mary Alice have an adventurous summer
when they visit their eccentric grandmother in a small
rural town during the Great Depression. Each registrant will receive a copy of the book to keep. Registration begins March 31 at the East Northport Library.
Support Group for Siblings
(EN) Tuesdays, March 2, 16, 23 & 30,
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Special educator Debbie
Huntsman and elementary counselor Nancy Armbruster will lead
this four-week support group for children who have
siblings with disabilities. Children will be able to
share experiences and ask questions. Ideas for handling various situations will be shared. Registration
is now underway at the East Northport Library.
Through the Eyes of an Adolescent
(N) Thursdays, March 18 & 25, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Parenting an adolescent can be a challenging
task. Student Assistant Counselor Tom Fazio will
explore teen perceptions and influences on their
behavior. Practical strategies and solutions for
dealing with a wide range of teenage behaviors will
be presented. Registration begins March 4 at the
Northport Library.
Pajama Storytime
Children ages 3 and up with parent/caregiver
(EN) Tuesday, March 9, 7:00 p.m.
(N) Friday, March 19, 7:00 p.m.
Children may wear their PJs and bring their
teddy bears to this evening storytime. All are welcome.
FOR TEENS
“Out of the Dust” Book Discussion
(EN) Thursday, March 18, 4:30-5:30 pm
Enjoy a snack and talk about this historical novel
written in poetic form. It tells the story of 15-year-old
Billie Jo who lives on a farm in Oklahoma during the
Dust Bowl years of the Depression. Registration begins
March 2 at the East Northport Library. You can borrow a copy of the book when you register.
Story Parade
(N) Wednesdays, April 14, 21, 28 & May 5, 4:00 p.m.
Register March 31 at Northport Library.
(EN) Thursdays, April 15, 22, 29 & May 6, 4:00 p.m.
Register April 1 at East Northport Library.
A story and craft program for children in grades K-5.
SAT Review Class
FOR FAMILIES
(N & EN) Wednesdays, March 31; April 14, 21, 28,
6:15-8:45 pm
Prepare for this spring’s SAT! Teachers Mrs.
White and Mr. Loeffler will alternate classes between
the Northport and East Northport buildings on four
evenings. Registration begins March 5 at the East
Northport Library. When you register, please bring
your Library Card and a check for $75 (non-refundable)
made out to the Northport-East Northport Library.
Sunday Family Special:
The Magic of Amore
(N) Sunday, March 14, 2:00 p.m.
For adults and children grades K and up
Join master illusionist Amore for a spectacular
hour of right-before-your-eyes magic, card and coin
tricks, comedy, and lots of audience participation.
One of New York’s top rated entertainers, Amore has
performed on numerous TV shows including Live
with Regis & Kathie Lee and News 4 WNBC.
Free tickets for this performance are available now at
both libraries.
Babysitting Workshop
(N) Thursday, April 8, 1:00-5:00 pm
Learn how to be an effective babysitter in this class
taught by instructors from the Cornell Cooperative
Extension. You will receive a certificate of completion
at the end of the workshop. Register March 18 at the
Northport Library. Snacks will be served.
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Seussentennial Read-AThon
(N) Tuesday, March 2, 7:
00-8:30 p.m.
Seuss fans of all ages — join the
Children’s Librarians and local “celebrity” readers to hear your favorite Dr.
Seuss stories. Birthday cake and party
favors will conclude a Seussational
evening
of family fun. Register now at the Northport Library.
Theodor (Dr. Seuss) Geisel, 1904-1991
“Think left and think right and think
low and think high. Oh, the thinks you
can think up if only you try.”
from Oh The Thinks You Can Think!
On March 2, 2004, the man we know as
Dr. Seuss —Theodor Geisel —would have been
100 years old. Dr. Seuss educated and entertained
both children and parents for more than 50 years.
He inspired children not only to think but to
“move mountains.” He started as a writer, illustrator, cartoonist, and advertising artist in the
1920s and 1930s. His work appeared in a number of
popular magazines including Judge, College
Humor, Life, Liberty, and Vanity Fair. His career
as a children’s author began with the book And to
Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street in 1937.
In 1940, to protest isolationism in the U.S.,
Dr. Seuss turned to political cartoons. He also did
drawings for the U.S government and in 1942 he
joined the armed forces and was assigned to a documentary film-making unit. Once the war was over
he returned to writing children’s books and making
films, winning three Academy Awards.
In 1954 he founded Beginner Books which was
acquired by Random House in 1960.
In his Beginner Book series, Dr. Seuss wrote
many modern classics for children including Green
Eggs and Ham, Fox in Socks, and The Lorax. At
the age of 82 he wrote You’re Only Old Once, the
most autobiographical of his books. The last book
published before he died in 1991 was Oh, the Places
You’ll Go!
Dr. Seuss’s legacy will live on—more than
200 million copies of his books have been translated into 15 different languages. Nearly 30 of his
books have been adapted for television or video.
Dr. Seuss was a poet, a master of word and rhyme.
In his stories he used wit, rhythm, whimsy, oddball
characters, and significant themes—greed, prejudice, environmental irresponsibility and intolerance —to illustrate the quirkiness of human nature.
His respect for children can be
summed up in a quote from
Horton Hears a Who,
“Don’t give up. I believe in
you all.
A person’s a person no
matter how small.”